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  • Country ranking ?

    114
  • Producer ranking ?

    3
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

Alion is produced using the Tinto Fino variety. The grapes are harvest by hand in 12-kg boxes and are taken immediately to the winery to the sorting tables. Fermentation takes place in wooden tanks under controlled temperatures until a good polyphenolic structure is obtained which will provide the generous colour and firm structure that makes up part of the personality of this wine; and finally the ageing of between 14 and 20 months, depending...

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Vintage 2018

SPAIN VINTAGE REPORT 2018

 Wines from Spain has released its 2018 vintage report detailing the performance of each region, with most reporting a return to average yields following a challenging 2017 harvest, which saw widespread drought and heatwaves impact production.

“After several dry, hot vintages this year the rain came to Spain and in some regions the rainy spell lasted until early summer,” the report said. ” It was also a much coo...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Deep and Cherry Red

ending

Long and Spicy

flavors

Blueberry, Pepper, Earthy, Mineral, New-oak and Chocolate

nose

Intense, Complex and Seductive

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, High alcohol content, High tannin, Well-structured, Complex, Developing, Full-bodied, Elegant, Full, Fruity and Dry

Verdict

Impressive

Written Notes

Deep ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, blackberries, definite alcohol warmth, lacks some vigour, long. 90

  • 90p

Good looking normal size bottle and in an perfect condition. Colour is cherry red and deep. On the nose it is intense, seductive and complex. The taste is fruity, full, elegant,full of energy, and dry, high alcohol content, with high tannin, and high in acidity, full-bodied, with well-structured, complex structure and developing. On the palate it is layered and has new-oak, chocolate, pepper, earthy, mineral and blueberry flavours. The finish is long and spicy. This wine is impressive. I paid around 50-100€ a bottle. Perfectly stored bottles are still very worthy and will last well for another 20-30 years and decant at least 45min before tasting. Good value for money. I do recommend.

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Origin

Penafiel, Ribera del Duero
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